New I-95 Newark Toll Plaza Welcomes Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers For The First Time

Dover -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds travelers to exercise caution as heavy holiday traffic is expected throughout the state this Thanksgiving weekend. The busiest travel times are from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. the day before Thanksgiving and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday after Thanksgiving.

This is the first Thanksgiving that the reconstructed I-95 Newark Toll Plaza will feature highway-speed E-ZPass lanes and seven fully-staffed manual cash-lanes available in each direction. Travelers can expect smooth and quick passage through the previously notorious trouble spot just north of the Delaware/Maryland state line.

To improve conditions, the early 1960's-era site had significant improvements completed this summer. In conjunction with the highway-speed lanes, new signage, pavement markings, lighting systems, and employee safety measures were addressed.

To serve customers at the two State Route 1 toll areas, additional personnel will also be on hand at Biddle's Corner Plaza and the Dover Plaza to ease traffic congestion.

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